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"Calculated Killing": Maharashtra Man Jailed For Murdering Bedridden Wife
The court sentenced the septuagenarian to rigorous imprisonment for life and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on him.
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At 41,075, Number Of Inmates In Maharashtra Jails Exceeds Capacity: Report
The number of inmates in 60 jails in Maharashtra stood at 41,075 as on January 31, 2023, while the total capacity is 24,722, as per the Prison Department statistics.
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Murder Convict Dies In Attack By Inmates In Maharashtra Jail: Officials
A 49-year-old murder convict lodged in a jail in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district died allegedly after he was assaulted by other inmates, officials said on Friday.
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Maharashtra Releases Over 600 Inmates From 37 Jails In 3 Days Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
The Maharashtra government has released 601 inmates from 37 prisons in the last three days to reduce crowding in view of the coronavirus outbreak, an official said.
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Marathas Demanding Quota Turn On Pressure With 'Fill-The-Jails' Protest
The Maratha protesters demanding reservation in jobs and education have started a week-long "Jail Bharo Andolan" under which they will court arrest. Over the last weeks, there have been five suicides. The local group Maratha Kranti Morcha, which had called last month's Mumbai strike, is organising the "Jail Bharo Andolan". Today's protest -- for wh...
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Maharashtra Gives Rs 5 Lakh To Prisons As 'Secret Service Fund'
The Maharashtra government has provided Rs 5 lakh as 'secret service fund' to the prisons department to improve intelligence gathering in jails, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the state Legislative Council in Mumbai.
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Run By Prisoners, This Maharashtra Jail Radio Station Takes Song Requests
The radio station in Ahmednagar jail in Maharashtra is run exclusively by the prisoners. Apart from playing prisoners' favourite songs, it also holds spiritual and health talks.
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Bombay High Court Frowns At Overcrowding In Maharashtra Jails
Voicing concern over overcrowding in Maharashtra jails and other matters concerning prisoners, the Bombay High Court has directed Joint Secretary (Home) and other senior government officials to remain present in court on September 21 to address the issue.
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Rape Convicts Barred From Furlough In Maharashtra's Amended Prison Manual
A person convicted for rape will not be eligible for furlough under an amended prison manual notified in Maharashtra. Governor C Vidyasagar Rao has notified 30 new amendments to the jail manual, including exclusion of rape convicts from being eligible for furlough.
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Harvard University to Hold Training Programme for Maharashtra Jail Officials
US-based Harvard University will take up a training programme for Maharashtra jail officials next year on various issues ranging from inmates welfare to renaming of prisons as 'Correction Homes'.
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"Calculated Killing": Maharashtra Man Jailed For Murdering Bedridden Wife
The court sentenced the septuagenarian to rigorous imprisonment for life and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on him.
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At 41,075, Number Of Inmates In Maharashtra Jails Exceeds Capacity: Report
The number of inmates in 60 jails in Maharashtra stood at 41,075 as on January 31, 2023, while the total capacity is 24,722, as per the Prison Department statistics.
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Murder Convict Dies In Attack By Inmates In Maharashtra Jail: Officials
A 49-year-old murder convict lodged in a jail in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district died allegedly after he was assaulted by other inmates, officials said on Friday.
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Maharashtra Releases Over 600 Inmates From 37 Jails In 3 Days Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
The Maharashtra government has released 601 inmates from 37 prisons in the last three days to reduce crowding in view of the coronavirus outbreak, an official said.
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Marathas Demanding Quota Turn On Pressure With 'Fill-The-Jails' Protest
The Maratha protesters demanding reservation in jobs and education have started a week-long "Jail Bharo Andolan" under which they will court arrest. Over the last weeks, there have been five suicides. The local group Maratha Kranti Morcha, which had called last month's Mumbai strike, is organising the "Jail Bharo Andolan". Today's protest -- for wh...
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Maharashtra Gives Rs 5 Lakh To Prisons As 'Secret Service Fund'
The Maharashtra government has provided Rs 5 lakh as 'secret service fund' to the prisons department to improve intelligence gathering in jails, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the state Legislative Council in Mumbai.
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Run By Prisoners, This Maharashtra Jail Radio Station Takes Song Requests
The radio station in Ahmednagar jail in Maharashtra is run exclusively by the prisoners. Apart from playing prisoners' favourite songs, it also holds spiritual and health talks.
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Bombay High Court Frowns At Overcrowding In Maharashtra Jails
Voicing concern over overcrowding in Maharashtra jails and other matters concerning prisoners, the Bombay High Court has directed Joint Secretary (Home) and other senior government officials to remain present in court on September 21 to address the issue.
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Rape Convicts Barred From Furlough In Maharashtra's Amended Prison Manual
A person convicted for rape will not be eligible for furlough under an amended prison manual notified in Maharashtra. Governor C Vidyasagar Rao has notified 30 new amendments to the jail manual, including exclusion of rape convicts from being eligible for furlough.
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Harvard University to Hold Training Programme for Maharashtra Jail Officials
US-based Harvard University will take up a training programme for Maharashtra jail officials next year on various issues ranging from inmates welfare to renaming of prisons as 'Correction Homes'.
